Natalie Deering: Loneliness can have a major impact on mental health; how to start feeling connected
One factor that can impact one’s mental health is loneliness, an issue that’s increased since the pandemic with isolation and…
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COVID-19 cases in Kentucky dropped 41% last week, after steep increases; hospializations, deaths low
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After two weeks of new COVID-19 cases increasing by more than 37% each week,…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture senior nutrition program gets funding boost, more flexibility
This year, a program designed to improve nutrition for low-income Kentucky seniors is seeing changes to create more opportunities for…
Booster needed to protect against Omicron; infection may provide immunity, but docs say booster is better
If you haven’t gotten a booster shot following your “full vaccination” with the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against COVID-19, you…
Physical fitness is important for our bodies, but our brains also needs proper diet and exercise
By Dr. Greg Jicha University of Kentucky Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. June is recognized…
Kim Moser: Preventing substance use and addiction; legislature passed several initiatives that matter
Without a doubt, the opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on our state. It is an urgent and pressing…
Governor Beshear announces $2.1 million in awards to support vulnerable older Kentuckians
Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week awards totaling over $2.3 million that will support vulnerable older Kentuckians. “Everyone deserves the…
A reminder: St. Elizabeth, NKY CAC hosting Juneteenth celebration Saturday, onsite screenings
For the second year in a row, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is teaming up with the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission…
‘High Five for Health’ will help students, parents to stay healthy, strong this summer — for success in fall
High Five for Health is a partnership between the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and the Kentucky Department of Education…
Beshear announces 17 members of Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced the members of the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee that will help advise…
Heat wave hits: record temperatures, heat indexes +110; know signs of heat stroke, heat exhaustion
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is expected to see the first sustained heat wave of the year this week,…
Unshame KY campaign to reduce stigma associated with drug addiction shows promising results
A campaign to reduce stigma associated with substance-use disorders has shown it can change attitudes and beliefs about people with…
Kidney stones can happen at any age, parents should know how to recognize signs and symptoms
By Dr. Campbell M. Grant UK Healthcare It is estimated that one in ten people will develop a kidney stone…
‘Hepatitis of unknown cause’ reported in 39 states, including six cases under investigation in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Cases of an unusual type of hepatitis that appears to only affect children are being…
AHCA survey shows nursing homes still face staffing, economic crisis; six of ten are limiting new patients
As more than 500 long term care professionals gathered on Capitol Hill this week to meet with the nation’s lawmakers,…
Healthy Headlines: Some tips for pain-free gardening now that spring has finally sprung
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to spruce up the yard. One of the most…
Skanska to manage construction of St. Elizabeth’s $30 million cancer center in Greendale, Indiana
The Southwest Ohio office of Skanska USA has been selected to manage the construction of a $30 million cancer center…
Kentucky lawmakers discuss ways to help families struggling through baby formula shortage
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky families struggle to find baby formula for their infants and no immediate…
Weekly report: COVID cases, deaths, positivity rate rise from last week; Kenton reports 186 cases
There was not much good news to be found in Kentucky’s weekly COVID-19 report issued Monday, as the number of…
Kentucky Health News: ‘Long COVID’ gets more study, becomes more critical; over-65 at greater risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One in five adult Americans who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection have experienced…
St. Elizabeth to observe National Cancer Survivors Day Monday, host events throughout June
Cancer in Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area affects thousands each year, with an estimated 30,000 Kentuckians, 73,000 Ohioans,…
Lower the risk of developing cancer with these simple diet and lifestyle changes
By Rachel Miller University of Kentucky You have the power to reduce your risk for cancer. With a few lifestyle…